Artemether 80mg, Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet

Artemether 80mg, and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet belong to a group of anti-malarial drugs essentially it is used to treat malaria diseases. Artemether 80mg, and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet contain two drugs, lumefantrine and artemether. These medications are anti-malarial drugs that interfere with plasmodium parasites developed in the red blood cells of the body. The tablet is a combination that is used to treat non-severe malaria generated by a parasite known as Plasmodium Falciparum and other Plasmodium species. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis and inhibiting nucleic acid. Artemether is known to overcome lumefantrine and eliminates residual parasites and parasite biomass.

It is primarily used to prevent malaria, which is caused by plasmodium parasites, transmitted  by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the ‘Plasmodium parasite’ into the bloodstream, which impacts the liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria symptoms usually start 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection. They include chills, abdominal pain, diarrhea, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma, and bloody stools.

Medical Benefits

• Treats non-severe malaria
• Interferes with the growth of Plasmodium parasites in the red blood cells of the human body
• Works by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Plasmodium falciparum
• Reduces parasite biomass and Lumefantrine eliminates residual parasites.

Side Effects

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Artemether 80mg and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, severe heart diseases, and electrolyte imbalance.

• Weakness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Cough
• Trouble sleeping
• Fever
• Chills
• Tiredness

Direction For Use Artemether 80mg, and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet

Before using Artemether 80mg and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs.

• • Swallow Artemether 80mg and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew or break the tablet
  • For patients like infants and children who cannot swallow the tablets
  • Crush the tablet and mix it with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water in a clean container and administer it.
  • Rinse the container with more water and swallow the contents.
  • You can also prepare crushed tablets with food/drink like milk, broth, formula, pudding, and porridge.

Storage

• Keep all medication out of reach of children
• Store in Cool Place
• Store in Dry Place
• Away from sunlight

Safety Advice

• This medication should not be taken if you are breastfeeding.
• Avoid alcohol consumption while using this medication.
• You should avoid using Melatonin and L-Theanine Tablets.
• Do not drive or operate machinery.
• If you have a liver impairment or any concerns consult your, doctor
• Consult your doctor, if you have kidney impairment or any concerns

Frequently Asked Quetions

• When should patients avoid taking Artemether 80mg and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet?

The tablet is not recommended in cases of any kidney or liver problems, malarial infection of the lungs, brain, or kidney, electrolyte imbalance, and severe heart disease moreover let your doctor know if you have currently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs.

• What happens if patients miss a dose of Artemether 80mg and Lumefantrine 480mg Tablet?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the routine dosing schedule.